Per Locked On Seahawks, Oluwatimi to be starter

[SeaWolv]

Listen at 4:08 mark:

 

[Jville]

 

[Maulbert]

But I have it on good authority from metwelve that he's a scrub that the coaches have no faith in./s

 

[Fresno Hawk]

I honestly did not see how he wouldn't be the starter with what we have.

 

[HOF Hater]

He was drafted to be the eventual starter and I think he'll do a damn good job

 

[rjdriver]

Doesn't he have oompa loompa hands?

How did he do with the reps he got last year?

 

[nanomoz]

Doesn't he have oompa loompa hands?

How did he do with the reps he got last year?

Watch the vid Jville posted. Solid pass blocker. Not good at all at getting a body on someone at the second level.

I gotta say, Laumea was really good at this when he was a gufard at Utah. He doesn't measure fantastically, but he climbs and punches in a way that makes me wonder if he could end up at center.

 

[SeaWolv]

Doesn't he have oompa loompa hands?

How did he do with the reps he got last year?

Jville's posted YouTube link above addresses this very thing.

 

[SeaWolv]

Not good at all at getting a body on someone at the second level.

I think you need to go back and watch it again. The video never said he's "Not good at all at getting a body on someone at the second level". It said he's a good reach blocker but struggles at the point of attack.

He was effective using a rip technique and shedding the Cardinals NT and picking up the blitzing LB to help Walker get 5 yards. It said he does use advanced techniques like slingshot and he takes great angles, has good hand placement, good recovery and is a smart player. So clearly he is already good at some things in run blocking.

One of the two plays shown where he struggled at the point of attack was against Dexter Lawrence. So no shame there, especially as a rookie. It also said he's going to get better with more strength, more snaps and getting coached up by Huff.

The other part that you don't mention that was talked about a lot in the video was how good he already is at pass pro.

Oluwatimi should prove a solid upgrade over Brown.

 

[SweepSanFran]

Great analysis SeaWolv.

 

[sutz]

I think you need to go back and watch it again. The video never said he's "Not good at all at getting a body on someone at the second level". It said he's a good reach blocker but struggles at the point of attack.

He was effective using a rip technique and shedding the Cardinals NT and picking up the blitzing LB to help Walker get 5 yards. It said he does use advanced techniques like slingshot and he takes great angles, has good hand placement, good recovery and is a smart player. So clearly he is already good at some things in run blocking.

One of the two plays shown where he struggled at the point of attack was against Dexter Lawrence. So no shame there, especially as a rookie. It also said he's going to get better with more strength, more snaps and getting coached up by Huff.

The other part that you don't mention that was talked about a lot in the video was how good he already is at pass pro.

Oluwatimi should prove a solid upgrade over Brown.

There is a certain group of fans that double as wannabe coaches that seem to think that players don't get better. They seem to think that players peak in their senior year of college or at the combine or something and that no amount of pro coaching can help them improve their game. I don't think that way, but from the arguments on line there appear to be many that do. It's not related to football, either, it happens in other sports as well.

In their minds, "bad" players will always be bad players and there is no hope for them.

 

[Glasgow Seahawk]

Given Nick Harris ties to the O line coach and scheme are we 100% sure on this?

From what i've read on Oluwatimi his weakness is potentially lack of strength. Not sure if that is coachable. We'll see.

 

[BASF]

Looking at the rest of the centers in his draft class, he was tied for first in bench reps at twenty-nine. Maybe the knock on him is leg strength, but I don't see that problem on film at all.

 

[chris98251]

Given Nick Harris ties to the O line coach and scheme are we 100% sure on this?

From what i've read on Oluwatimi his weakness is potentially lack of strength. Not sure if that is coachable. We'll see.

Why they have virtual redshirt years when they come in the league, get some time playing and see how they match up with seasoned players and experience what they need to work on, strength, that can be added, weight can be added, speed sometimes, quickness and be worked on. One thing you can't fix is brains, some guys get it and others never will.

 

[SeaWolv]

From what i've read on Oluwatimi his weakness is potentially lack of strength. Not sure if that is coachable.

How is strength not coachable by an NFL strength and conditioning coach?

 

[MORGULON]

He was drafted to be the eventual starter and I think he'll do a damn good job

You're so cold , you once called in a bomb threat to the Special Olympics..

 

[Glasgow Seahawk]

How is strength not coachable by an NFL strength and conditioning coach?

I'm sure it is, but i'm guessing it caps out eventually depending on body type

 

[SeaWolv]

I'm sure it is, but i'm guessing it caps out eventually depending on body type

Clearly there's a point in a player's career where they don't get significantly stronger. I would guess that for a lot of players the biggest increases come after their rookie seasons when they have a clear comparison on where they are. I suspect Oluwatimi makes some significant strides this offseason.

Can't wait for training camp.

 

[Jville]

Clearly there's a point in a player's career where they don't get significantly stronger. I would guess that for a lot of players the biggest increases come after their rookie seasons when they have a clear comparison on where they are. I suspect Oluwatimi makes some significant strides this offseason.

Can't wait for training camp.

Generally speaking, athletes encounter their physical peak at or around about 26 years of age. There are exceptions. With proper diet and training, some are able to maintain their near peak physical levels well into their late twenties. Lessons learned thru playing experience augments physical ability. A player can realize his best years in the 26 to 32 year old range. Unfortunately, loss of focus and/or injury can cut short player development and longevity.

 

[nanomoz]

I think you need to go back and watch it again. The video never said he's "Not good at all at getting a body on someone at the second level". It said he's a good reach blocker but struggles at the point of attack.

He was effective using a rip technique and shedding the Cardinals NT and picking up the blitzing LB to help Walker get 5 yards. It said he does use advanced techniques like slingshot and he takes great angles, has good hand placement, good recovery and is a smart player. So clearly he is already good at some things in run blocking.

One of the two plays shown where he struggled at the point of attack was against Dexter Lawrence. So no shame there, especially as a rookie. It also said he's going to get better with more strength, more snaps and getting coached up by Huff.

The other part that you don't mention that was talked about a lot in the video was how good he already is at pass pro.

Oluwatimi should prove a solid upgrade over Brown.

That isn't the video I thought it was. I did mention he is good at pass pro. And he just isn't good at climbing and getting a body on a guy.